Greetings! I’m Chef Jay and I have been a professional chef for 10 years. My passion for food started when I was a child, watching my mother prepare meals for her family. The simple act of creating something out of nothing, bringing family together, inspired me to want to be a chef that draws everyone together.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking for me is life. It’s the sunrise, and the sunset. It’s the ability to express one’s true self on a plate, as an artist displays on a canvas.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook starting in high school. After graduating, I began working under several high-end chefs with different styles and personalities.

A cooking secret...

Love- you can truly taste the dedication, creativity, and passion. Food is not just what your eating, it’s about the experience.

My menus

Steakhouse

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Beef Short Rib Ravioli w/ Merlot and Roasted Tomato Sauce

South Belle- Braised Brisket w/ Fried Smoked Gouda Grit Cake & Jerked Strawberry BBQ sauce

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Steaks w/ Chimichurri, and Jerked Strawberry BBQ Sauce

4 Cheese Mac and Cheese

Jalapeño Cream Corn

Smoked Green Beans

DESSERT

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Bourbon Peach Cobbler

Brunch

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Salmon Croquettes w/ Cajun Aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Pan Seared Shrimp and Grits Shooters w/ Chardonnay and Cherry Tomato reduction

MAIN COURSE

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes w/ Homemade Blueberry and Lemon Syrup

Sweet Potato French Toast- w/ Brown Butter Crème

Fried Catfish Fillet w/ country season cream cheese grits w/ Green tomato gravy

DESSERT

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A night in Italy

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Mixed Green Salad- Razor thin carrots, cucumbers, shallots W/ Mandarin and Mint Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Beef Short Rib Ravioli w/ Merlot and Tomato Reduction

MAIN COURSE

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Braised Chicken- Saffron and Pinot Grigio Brown butter sauce Baked Scallop Golden Potatoes and Sautéed Asparagus

DESSERT

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Clementine Vanilla Custard- Bruleed Sweet Clementines w/ vanilla bean custard

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Chef Jamar's reviews

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25 services

The experience was very relaxing and we enjoyed engaging with the Chef. The food was very well made and delicate to taste. It was an anniversary celebration and it made such nice touch the evening.

Chef J is amazing. He totally made our dinner magical and incorporated everything I asked for in the courses. He is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Normally, I do not like fish but his mahi mahi was incredible. I will definitely hire him soon for another delicious experience.

Chef Jamar was incredible! He curated a 3-course menu for my husband’s birthday and each course was delicious! He made the experience memorable and at the end, my husband felt special. Mission accomplished!

Amazing experience!

Chef Jay and his wife did a great job. They are very professional, warm and kind. The dishes came out at the perfect time, were savory and each dish complemented the next. Some of the food was a tad too salty. The dessert was fantastic and really took me back to the days when my Great Grandmother made banana pudding. Jay's had a twist which I found to be innovative. Thank you, Chef Jay and Sou Chef!

Chef Jamar was amazing! He was very responsive. He came on time, was extremely organized, the food was so good, great quality and left the kitchen even cleaner than before. Highly recommended.

Chef jay was a blast, he was attentive and clearly loves what he does. He accommodated our group member with food allergies seamlessly. Best ratatouille I’ve ever had!

Chef Jamar was amazing! I cannot believe the wonderful meal he was able to make in our tiny little kitchen at our lakehouse. All 8 of us ladies thoroughly enjoyed our wonderful dinner. Jamar was professional and friendly and extremely talented. Highly recommend, and would love to have him cook for us again soon!